Build Your Portfolio with Margaret

This two-week course will give aspiring artists a head start in portfolio work while building the confidence and skills needed to succeed in an art-focused high school. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, you will refine your distinguished style as you create several finalized artworks including live model sculptures and still life sketches, all of which will satisfy the requirements of most fine art institutional admission policies. Develop your creative prowess as you brainstorm ideas, observe a variety of inspirational references, experiment with 2D and 3D mediums., and photograph your finals works for your portfolio.  You will also gain the tools necessary to excel in an advanced academic setting. Learn how to engage in peer critiques using appropriate terminology, mock entrance interviews, thesis writing, and turning your thoughts into a well written artist statement.

Note: This is a 2 week intensive.

Filmmaking and Photography with Will

In this advanced live action film and photography class, you will be introduced to HD video and sound recording, DSLR photography, post production editing, and lighting and special effects. Create a series of short films, plan a photo shoot, and gain experience with professional software, including Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, ProTools, and After Effects.

Stop Motion Animation

Learn the tools of a pro stop-motion animator.  Plan a narrative, design and build characters, construct and light detailed sets, and bring your ideas to life using DSLR cameras and Dragon Stop Motion.  Pick up the basics of Final Cut editing and sound recording to complete a series of animated shorts.